Clamp down on internet scam calls, particularly those originating from India

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Most people in the UK have received a scam call purporting to be their internet supplier, alleging they have computer issues and attempting to gain remote access to their bank accounts. These callers often go on to be menacing, offensive and intimidating if they are unsuccessful in their objective.

Last year, £358m (£800,000 a day) was lost to internet crime - a truly appalling statistic. Many receive up to 10 calls a day, particularly distressing for the vulnerable or elderly. Internet sites like whocalledme.co.uk are having 1000s of hits daily from the public frustrated and disturbed by scam callers. We need political will to make our internet/telecom suppliers and overseas governments answerable for their inaction over this massive, ongoing criminal activity and their plans to halt it.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the UK Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do to clamp down on scam calls.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.

Timeline

4 Apr 2019	Petition opened for signatures
1 May 2019	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 1 May 2019

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